Although Frida Kahlo is one of the most recognized and documented artists of the 20th century, our understanding of her as a person remains fragmented—shrouded by the myth she so carefully constructed. As part of the DMA’s exhibition Frida: Beyond the Myth, join Dr. Agustín Arteaga, The Eugene McDermott Director and co-curator of the exhibition, as he discusses the real Frida Kahlo, focusing on her intense and complex relationship with Diego Rivera and how it shaped her life and art. Discover how her bond with Rivera influenced her emotionally charged visual language, using symbols and artifice to communicate—yet sometimes obscure—the truth behind her experiences.
Before leading efforts at the Dallas Museum of Art, Dr. Arteaga was the Museo Nacional de Arte director in Mexico City, one of Mexico’s largest and most prominent cultural institutions. He also served as the director of art museums in Puerto Rico and Argentina. Throughout his career, he has organized more than 100 exhibitions, including México 1900–1950: Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, José Clemente Orozco, and the Avant-Garde at the Dallas Museum of Art in 2017. Dr. Arteaga became the Dallas Museum of Art’s director in 2016, and since then, he has led the Museum in diversifying its exhibition and educational programs to reflect the communities of Dallas, with the goal of creating a sense of welcome for all.
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Image: Frida Kahlo, Painter (detail), 1931. Imogen Cunningham. Gelatin silver print. Private collection.